1st Annual Nine Months Matter: Walkfest for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy

1st annual Nine Months Matter: Walkfest for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy is held at Liberty Station in San Diego, CA with Dr. Jones, SoCal NOFAS, and the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary as key organizers.

The Center Hosts Zika Symposium Featuring Renowned Experts

Center for Better Beginnings hosts Zika Virus Microcephaly: Risks, Mechanisms and Prevention symposium as a leader in the fight against Zika virus.

Dr. Chambers Receives Patricia Rodier Mid-Career Award

Dr. Chambers receives the Patricia Rodier Mid-Career Award for Research and Mentoring, a joint award of the Teratology Society and the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society.

Dr. del Campo visits Brazil Providing Clinical Services Against Zika

Dr. del Campo visits Brazil and neighboring countries affected by Zika virus, providing clinical services and assisting with global birth defects prevention.

Dr. Jones Honored at the 2015 NOFAS International Gala

Dr. Jones honored at the 2015 NOFAS International Gala, addressing leaders in Washington D.C.

Dr. Chambers Receives Rady’s Children’s Hospital San Diego Excellence in Research Award

Dr. Chambers receives the Rady’s Children’s Hospital San Diego Excellence in Research Award.

Dr. Chambers Named Director of the UCSD CTRI Center for Life Course Research

Dr. Chambers is named Director of the UCSD CTRI Center for Life Course Research.

Dr. Chambers Named Vice Chair of Clinical Research in Department of Pediatrics UCSD

Dr. Chambers is named Vice Chair of Clinical Research in the Department of Pediatrics at UC San Diego.

The Center for Better Beginnings is Established

The Center for Better Beginnings is officially established at UCSD and quickly becomes one of the foremost institutes for breakthrough research and education in maternal health and child development.